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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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SZPAG delivers an American-curriculum education. Early Childhood combines the Massachusetts State Curriculum with the MOE Arabic curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Moral Education; Elementary Grades 2-5 blend Massachusetts Common Core standards with the MOE Arabic Curriculum, augmented by Talk for Writing, Dimensions Math, and NGSS. Middle School follows the Massachusetts Framework for English-medium subjects, uses Standards-Based Assessment and MAP testing twice yearly, and provides a live Schoology grade book for students and parents. High School offers College Prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with Ministerial Equivalency and SAT/PSAT preparation and external AP examinations.
Arts and music are part of the curriculum. Elementary Grades 2-5 include art, PE and music; Secondary offers arts-related extracurricular activities including School Show, Canva Painting, Mindful Coloring, Knitting and Crochet, and a Music Ensemble.
Arabi Program for Enhancement of the Arabic Language Skills strengthens Arabic from KG1 to Grade 12; Arabic MOE curriculum aligns with UAE standards for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Moral Education; Quran Program is a free optional activity for Grades 1–9; My Identity Program promotes UAE national identity.
SZPAG offers a broad range of extracurricular activities. Elementary Grade 1–5 ECAs include clubs in science, math, sports, arts and technology; Secondary includes clubs in sports, arts, leadership, and other interests, along with a Student Council and the SZPA Future Leaders Program.
The Helping Hands program, conducted in partnership with the UAE Red Crescent, engages students in community service initiatives.
Students develop leadership through a Student Council and the SZPA Future Leaders Program; Grade 12 includes First Aid and CPR training; the High School offers AP courses and university-prep pathways (SAT/PSAT).
Wellbeing and pastoral support are provided by homeroom teachers and the school counselor. The school runs a 1:1 iPad program to support digital learning and provides structured programs for health and safety and student welfare.
